Pfanner and Protos of Austria are global leaders in the PPE market and are distributed in the UK by Outwear Ltd.
Outwear, the revered Scotland-based business focused on the exclusive import and UK and Ireland distribution of premium PPE, clothing, and equipment for professional outdoor workers, brings the globally recognised Pfanner and Protos brands to arborists.
Pfanner and Protos are Austrian, family-owned brands with sustainability as a core principle. The design and majority of production for these two world-leading PPE brands proudly remain in their native country.
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In 1990, Anton Pfanner recognised the need for protective chainsaw trousers and premium workwear, and launched Pfanner of Austria to meet the demands of the forestry and arboriculture industries. The Pfanner clothing system combined with the Protos Safety Helmet provides a complete range of personal protection equipment from head to toe.
Expertise and knowledge of current technologies and options ensure the use of functional, high-tech materials and contemporary, comfortable-to-wear safety solutions providing best-in-class protection.
Safety is everyone’s concern and Pfanner has a philosophy governed by three core principles: Simple. Safe. Living.
- Simple – the number one priority. Outstanding safety and comfort.
- Safe – No challenges, only benchmarks.
- Living – Sustainability – it’s more than just a trend.
The world’s best head protection
Protos is the first safety helmet of its kind and moving forward with his Simple. Safe. Living. philosophy and drive, Anton Pfanner launched Protos in 2012. Translated from ancient Greek as ‘the first’, his choice of brand name highlights the fact that this is the first safety helmet of its kind. With more than 12 years of development, the goal to integrate ear, facial and neck protection as well as chin strap and rear ventilation between the inner and outer shells has been successfully implemented and leaves us super impressed with the best head protection in the world. Whether it’s an industry ready helmet for construction, forestry or any other demanding environment, Protos delivers unparalleled performance and reliability plus superior head protection, making it the go-to choice in the helmets industry.
Meet the challenges
Each Protos model offers exceptional durability and functionality, ensuring you stay safe and comfortable in even the most challenging conditions. To further enhance your Protos Arborist safety helmet, the unique Protos modular system allows customisation to your specific requirements with the addition of integrated safety glasses and a range of accessories. Those looking to stand out from the crowd can enjoy Protos custom designs.
The message is clear, Pfanner and Protos are trusted and Anton Pfanner’s world leading PPE brands are setting the standards others follow, for our complete head to toe protection.